Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Gwendolyn Hooks
(Author)
Margaux Carpentier
(Illustrator)
Description
Explores political and environmental issues in an inspirational wayThis picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Explores environmental and political issues in an inspirational way - Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World - Narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children
Product Details
Price
$19.95
$18.35
Publisher
Crocodile Books
Publish Date
June 06, 2021
Dimensions
9.69 X 11.65 X 0.47 inches | 1.37 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781623718855
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About the Author
Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, was born in Savannah, Georgia. She taught seventh-grade math until one day she realized she wanted to write for children. Now, she is the author of 20 books for children. She writes both fiction and nonfiction to encourage children to explore their world.
MARGAUX CARPENTIER is a painter and illustrator based in London. She works on all kind of projects, ranging from illustrated books to large scale painting and murals, and sometimes even sculptures.
